It's almost an unwritten rule that the younger generation disagrees with the older generation on most things. For example, Millennials and Gen Z tend to agree on most social and political issues, according to the Pew Research Center. Gen X, Baby Boomers, and the Silent Generation, in turn, share similar opinions among themselves, but mostly disagree with what younger people have to say.
Some might say that it's just the way it's supposed to be, but that doesn't mean folks born in different eras can't agree on some things. It turns out that young people actually share many similar opinions with the older generation. People shared some examples in an online thread where one netizen asked, "What is a boomer opinion you absolutely agree with?" See the most popular answers below and let us know which hot takes you agree or disagree with!
#21
Right to repair. Companies making everything proprietary and inaccessible so that they can squeeze money out of people for repairs is inconvenient and just downright outrageous. Some industries need to be able to fix their own machinery in order to reduce down time or financial loss. So kicking a person while they’re down by charging them for parts, labor, and a whole list of arbitrary things is dead wrong.
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84points
#22
People *are* becoming too sensitive. There are things we no longer tolerate in society, yes, but we don’t need to victimise ourselves for every tiny thing when it clearly wasn’t about that.
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75points
#24
Music was better back then. No auto tune. They actually played the instruments. It had something to say.
66points
#25
While I don’t agree with the literal statement “if you stopped buying coffees you’d be able to buy a house” I do believe that in modern society we spend way too much money on things we don’t need to spend money on. I think if we stopped doing that we would all be better off.
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64points
#27
I’m sorry, but american tipping culture is out of control. 20% is the max i’ll tip a server at a sit down restaurant and that’s if the service is great. otherwise, 10-15% for bad to average service. don’t get me started on the places that swing an ipad around in my face and say, “it’s gonna ask you a couple questions.” don’t bombard me like that. .
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63points
#28
Appliances built before 1995 really were better.
57points
#30
If it ain't broke, why fix/upgrade.
53points
#31
I shouldn't have to worry about your pronouns.
If you look like a dude, I'm gonna assume you are.
Vice versa for women.
And past that, I really do not care what your gender is. You're my co worker/acquaintance and that is it.
If you look like a dude, I'm gonna assume you are.
Vice versa for women.
And past that, I really do not care what your gender is. You're my co worker/acquaintance and that is it.
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50points
#32
People should dress better in public. You won’t need to wear a three piece suit but don’t wear pajamas out even if it’s just to get a gallon of milk. Have some respect for yourself. Get some better fitting clothing if you don’t feel comfortable in non pajamas.
48points
#34
Doing DoorDash while complaining about being broke is stupid. .
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46points
#35
Slow down! If you need to speed because you’re running late, then you need to work on your time management skills.
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42points
#36
Sometimes you gotta do stuff yourself and not have everything handed to you.
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40points
#37
Help clean up and put your plate away as a guest in someone's house and make kids play outside.
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32points
#38
People my age make a ton of excuses for themselves instead of just doing the things they should be doing.
29points
#39
I agree, all the subscriptions defeat the purpose of replacing cable. For me, I don't think under 16s should have constant access to tech, also I think they should have NO access to social media.
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29points
#40
I happened to be visiting a business when someone showed up in pajamas and asked about job openings. To their credit, the business sent them on their way, and didn’t give the pajama-clad person an application.
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28points